272131 ICT Network and Systems Engineer
Designs, implements, monitors and maintains computer networks, systems and infrastructure, and takes responsibility for configuration, installation and maintenance of computer hardware and software. Develops, documents and implements project plans and procedures, including for network security. Develops testing procedures, performs audits on computer hardware, software, networks, systems and infrastructure, and provides technical support where required.
- Major group
- 2 Professionals
- Unit group
- 2721 ICT Network Professionals
- Edition
- OSCA 2024
- Skill level
- Level 1
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Role overview
Designs, implements, monitors and maintains computer networks, systems and infrastructure, and takes responsibility for configuration, installation and maintenance of computer hardware and software. Develops, documents and implements project plans and procedures, including for network security. Develops testing procedures, performs audits on computer hardware, software, networks, systems and infrastructure, and provides technical support where required.
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Occupation facts
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- 2 Professionals
- Sub-major group
- 27 ICT Professionals
- Minor group
- 272 ICT Network and Testing Professionals
- Unit group
- 2721 ICT Network Professionals
Tasks
- Builds, implements, monitors and maintains computer networks and systems
- Researches, analyses, manages and monitors network infrastructure
- Ensures the ongoing performance of networks and systems
- Develops and modifies software and network programs through use of programming code
- Configures, installs and maintains computer hardware and software
- Develops and documents project plans and procedures regarding system configuration, incident resolutions, and system and network maintenance
- Plans, develops and implements network security measures, policies and procedures
- Develops testing procedures and audits computer hardware, software, networks and systems
- Provides technical support to resolve computer network and system issues
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Compare OSCA 272131 with related occupations
Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.
| Comparison point | Current code272131 ICT Network and Systems Engineer | 272132 Network Administrator | 272133 Network Architect |
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| Official role definition | Designs, implements, monitors and maintains computer networks, systems and infrastructure, and takes responsibility for configuration, installation and maintenance of computer hardware and software. Develops, documents and implements project plans and procedures, including for network security. Develops testing procedures, performs audits on computer hardware, software, networks, systems and infrastructure, and provides technical support where required. | Installs and maintains hardware and software, implements, monitors and optimises network environments and infrastructure, documents diagnosis and resolution of network-related incidents, manages network security, and attends to other operational tasks. May also perform tasks such as help desk technical support and user training. | Designs, plans, implements and optimises network infrastructure. Develops and maintains network-related documentation, collaborates with clients to create network designs, evaluates network hardware and software for selection, and drives automation of network processes. May also engage in resolution of critical network incidents. |
| Skill level | Skill Level 1 | Skill Level 1 | Skill Level 1 |
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| Alternative titles | Not stated |
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Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.
In this section
- 272131ICT Network and Systems Engineer
- 272132Network Administrator
- 272133Network Architect
Official source
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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